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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

1,056 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 53

Mayfield. Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 2

A flower show and sale of work was opened in the Methodist Church, Mayfield East, on Wednesday afternoon, by the Mayoress, Mrs. H. J. Ireland. The…

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Cessnock Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 6

To-day, after months of organisation the Cessnock and District Agricultural and Horticultural Association's first show will be opened and, given even a fair…

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Empire Exhibition. Statement by the Premier. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 4

In a statement he made to-night, Sir George Fuller, the Premier, said he had received advices from London showing that Mr. Farrar, the Minister for…

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Fine First Effort Cessnock's Opening Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 4

Cessnock's first show commenced to-day in fine weather. Considering that the association had not had much time to prepare for the event…

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Wallsend Grievance Maitland Show Awards, Judges' Comments

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 3

The secretary of the South Wallsend Agricultural Bureau complained to the committee of the H.R.A. and H. Association, regarding the…

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Cessnock Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 6

The name of Cessnock for nearly twenty years has been largely associated with the coal industry, but the district has other claims of substantial nature to…

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Bigger Guarantee Empire Exhibition LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 2

A Government memorandum points out that the Empire Exhibition has grown beyond the original conception largely as the result of the increased…

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Perfumed Dogs Powder for Show Toilet

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 6

Bond-street powders, perfumes, and dry shampoos, too expensive for the average woman's use, contributed to the toilet of the dainty little dogs…

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Cessnock Show Above Expectations Big Crowds

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 5

The optimists of Cessnock have gained a victory over their rivals, the pessimists, and at a dinner provided by the Cessnock and District…

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Ring Events Cessnock Show Awards Opening Day

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 8

Following are the results of some of the fine events at the Cessnock show yesterday:— Maiden Show Handicap Trot of £6;…

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Will It Fail? Empire Producers' Threat Exhibition in Balance Wine Growers Will Advertise Australia LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 1

The Empire Producers' Organisation, in condemning the Freetrade displays at Wembley, declared that if they are not checked, they will turn the likelihood of the Exliibition's failure into…

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Empire Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 March 1924 · page 5

Sir James Stevenson told a deputation to-day that the partial opening of the Empire Exhibition on Sundays would result in heavy financial loss…

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MAITLAND Cycling Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 March 1924 · page 5

The 26th annual sports carnival of the Maitland St. Patrick's Day Committee was continued on the Maitland Show-ground Saturday night before a large…

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Trade Exhibition German Steamer Fitted LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 March 1924 · page 1

The German steamer Hermalta Theresia has been sumptuously fitted out as a trade exhibition, and will start on a tour in April. It will visit…

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Wiggins's Wigging 'Bus Owners And Councils Plea for Fair Play

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 March 1924 · page 3

"When motor 'bus proprietors put all their savings into the purchase of vehicles, and are supplying a convenience for the travelling public, they…

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Cessnock Show Delivered The Goods President Pleased

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 March 1924 · page 5

Cessnock show on Saturday exceeded all expectations in regard to events and attendance Though there were disadvantages,…

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Exhibition of Paintings

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 6

The exhibition of water colour paintings by Mr. Reginald M'Ewen, a young Newcastle artist, on the first floor of Scott's, Limited, during the past…

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Record Entries Muswellbrook Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 4

The entries for the Muswellbrook show, to be held on April 9, 10, and 11, total nearly 2000 This is the highest number…

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Want Twopence More Exhibition Workers Wembley Trouble London, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 1

Building operatives at Wembley are demanding an immediate increase of twopence per hour. They threaten to strike to-morrow,…

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Labelled Guests Society Show Window London's Way London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 1

There was an unusual scene at a party at [?] Astor's house, says the "Weekly Dispatch." Fifty guests were labels bearing their names and also…

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